Canon XC10 vs Samsung WB800F
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Canon XC10 vs Samsung WB800F Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 20000
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-241mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 1040g - 125 x 102 x 122mm
- Launched April 2015
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 218g - 111 x 65 x 22mm
- Launched January 2013

Canon XC10 vs Samsung WB800F Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Canon XC10 vs Samsung WB800F, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the XC10 (12MP) and WB800F (16MP) and the XC10 (1") and WB800F (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

The XC10 was unveiled 2 years later than the WB800F and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Samsung WB800F being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the XC10 matches up versus the WB800F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon XC10 vs Samsung WB800F Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon XC10 and Samsung WB800F. The full galleries are viewable at Canon XC10 Gallery and Samsung WB800F Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon XC10 over the Samsung WB800F
XC10 | WB800F | |||
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Launched | April 2015 | ![]() | January 2013 | Fresher by 28 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB800F over the Canon XC10
WB800F | XC10 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 1k | Clearer display (+459k dot) |
Common features in the Canon XC10 and Samsung WB800F
XC10 | WB800F | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Canon XC10 vs Samsung WB800F Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and size. The Canon XC10 has physical measurements of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") and a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) and the Samsung WB800F has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") having a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Check the Canon XC10 vs Samsung WB800F in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the XC10 against the WB800F.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the XC10 and WB800F is 54 and 92 respectively.

Canon XC10 vs Samsung WB800F Sensor Comparison
Often, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the XC10 and WB800F.
Plainly, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The XC10 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Samsung WB800F will offer you greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos more aggressively. The newer XC10 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon XC10 vs Samsung WB800F Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon XC10 vs Samsung WB800F Specifications
Canon XC10 | Samsung WB800F | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon XC10 | Samsung WB800F |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2015-04-08 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC DV5 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 12.8 x 9.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 122.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 20000 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-241mm (10.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.6 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 8cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 16 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 3.8fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | - |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 4K UHD 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p) 1280 x 720 (120p, 100p) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | XF-AVC, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 1040g (2.29 lbs) | 218g (0.48 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 102 x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") | 111 x 65 x 22mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | LP-E6N | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | CFast, SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $1,599 | $300 |